Challenges in Recovering Foodborne Pathogens from Low-water Activity (a<sub>w</sub>) Foods (e.g., spices, nuts and flour) as Influenced by Inhibitors or Antimicrobial Components that Interfere with Detection

Challenges in Recovering Foodborne Pathogens from Low-water Activity (a_w) Foods (e.g., spices, nuts and flour) as Influenced by Inhibitors or Antimicrobial Components that Interfere with Detection

Wednesday, July 12, 2017: 8:30 AM

Room 24-25 (Tampa Convention Center)

Joshua Gurtler , U.S. Department of Agriculture-ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center , Wyndmoor , PA